The Giants’ backfield is up for grabs after losing Cam Skattebo to injury, and Singletary may have the edge. Last week, presumed starter Tyrone Tracy Jr. struggled (37 yards on 8 touches) while Singletary looked like the superior rusher and took over the hot hand. Neither back produced much against a tough 49ers defense (Singletary had 51 yards), but Singletary is the one widely available in leagues and could lead this committee going forward. With a Week 10 matchup against the Bears on tap, he has a chance to return flex value through volume.
Isaiah Davis (NYJ - RB)
FAB: 3–5%
OWN%
N/A
Davis flashed big-play ability before the Week 9 bye, exploding for 109 total yards and 17.9 fantasy points in Week 8 against Cincinnati. He is the clear backup to Breece Hall, so his current touches are limited, but the talent is evident. The Jets’ upcoming schedule (Browns, Patriots) is tough and Hall remains the lead back, so Davis is more of a stash with upside. If Hall were to be limited or miss time, Davis could step into a featured role (he’d have been a top waiver add had Hall been traded). Add him for his league-winning upside down the stretch.
WR
Alec Pierce (IND - WR)
FAB: 8–10%
OWN%
N/A
Pierce is coming off a breakout performance, posting 6 catches for 115 yards in Week 9 while leading the Colts in targets. Over the past four weeks, he’s amassed 330 receiving yards – one of the top figures in the league in that span – and he’s established himself as the Colts’ primary deep threat (an NFL-best 20.1 air yards per target). With Daniel Jones willing to air it out (50 pass attempts in Week 9) and a favorable Week 10 game in Germany against the Falcons, Pierce has entered the flex conversation. His big-play ability and increased volume make him a priority WR add.
Tory Horton (SEA - WR)
FAB: 7–10%
OWN%
N/A
Horton’s efficiency has been off the charts – he’s scored 5 touchdowns on just 13 receptions this season. In Week 9, with Cooper Kupp sidelined, the rookie made the most of his opportunities, hauling in 4 passes for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns in a Sunday night win. While that touchdown rate isn’t sustainable long-term, Horton could continue to see red-zone looks as long as Kupp (hamstring) remains out and Sam Darnold stays hot. In Seattle’s high-powered offense, Horton is a boom-or-bust pickup who can be plugged in as an upside flex, especially in a Week 10 matchup against Arizona.
Parker Washington (JAX - WR)
FAB: 4–6%
OWN%
N/A
Thrust into a bigger role, Washington led the Jaguars in Week 9 with 8 catches on 9 targets for 90 yards. Jacksonville’s receiving corps is banged up – rookie Travis Hunter is on IR, Brenton Strange is hurt, Dyami Brown is in concussion protocol, and Brian Thomas Jr. injured his ankle – so Washington should continue to see significant targets. The Jaguars did trade for Jakobi Meyers at the deadline, which could cap Washington’s rest-of-season ceiling, but in the near term he is a volume-based add. A tough Week 10 matchup against Houston’s stout pass defense might limit his upside, but his target share keeps him in the PPR/half-PPR flex mix.
TE
Colston Loveland (CHI - TE)
FAB: 10%
OWN%
N/A
The rookie first-round tight end erupted in Week 9, delivering 6 catches for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns – including a pinballing 58-yard game-winner. That 29.8-point fantasy outing led all TEs last week and showcased why Chicago took him 10th overall. With veteran Cole Kmet now in the concussion protocol, Loveland is in line for a full complement of snaps and should be a focal point of the Bears’ passing attack in Week 10 against the Giants. Even once Kmet returns, Loveland may have earned alpha status in this offense moving forward. He’s the top tight end pickup of the week with league-winning upside.
QB
Sam Darnold (SEA - QB)
FAB: 10–15%
OWN%
N/A
Darnold has quietly become a reliable fantasy QB1 over the past month. He’s finished as a top-10 fantasy QB in three of his last four games (about 21 points per game) and is coming off a 330-yard, 4-touchdown performance in Week 9. In Week 10 he draws the Arizona Cardinals, a favorable matchup for a streaming quarterback. Darnold’s recent surge – even with Cooper Kupp sidelined – makes him the top QB streaming option if available.
Marcus Mariota (WAS - QB)
FAB: 1–3%
OWN%
N/A
With rookie starter Jayden Daniels suffering an elbow injury, Mariota is stepping in as Washington’s QB1. His last start was a rough outing at Kansas City, but upcoming matchups (Detroit in Week 10, Miami in Week 11) are much more forgiving. Mariota also adds some value with his legs (around 30 rushing yards per game in recent action). Even with top target Terry McLaurin expected to miss Week 10, Mariota’s dual-threat ability and improved schedule make him a viable streaming option in deeper leagues.
DEF STREAM OF THE WEEK
Carolina Panthers D/ST (CAR - DST)
FAB: 1–2%
OWN%
N/A
Carolina’s defense is an excellent Week 10 streaming unit. The Panthers are coming off a confidence-boosting game in which they shut down Green Bay in a massive upset. Now they face the New Orleans Saints, an offense that has allowed a top-8 fantasy defense in each of the last three weeks. With the Saints likely starting a rookie QB, the Panthers have a great opportunity to rack up sacks and turnovers. In a matchup not expected to feature many points, Carolina’s D/ST offers a solid floor and upside for a double-digit day.
Cleveland Browns D/ST (CLE - DST)
FAB: 1–2%
OWN%
N/A
The Browns boast one of the league’s stingiest defenses, and they get a favorable matchup against the Jets in Week 10. This game is projected to be a low-scoring slugfest – both Cleveland and New York rank in the bottom 10 in points per game. The Jets’ offense did erupt for 39 points in Week 8, but that came against a poor Bengals defense; facing Cleveland’s unit will be a different story. Fresh off a bye week, the Browns D/ST should be a safe play with a high floor (and some upside if the Jets revert to early-season struggles). Bank on a grind-it-out game where Cleveland’s defense can shine.
